f CAMPAIGN HSSBES , ELAINE WRITES ABOUT THE POLITICAL SITUATION. THE LINE OF BATTLE P01HTED OUT , The Mulno Louder IJcIIovcs the Throe Articles of Ilopuhllcan Faith to Ito Protection , Reciprocity iuirtwn Sound National Currency Dem ocracy Arraigned Unublo to Alako Speeches. AUGUSTA , Me. , Sept. 8. The follow ing letter from the Hon. James G. Elaine to Chairman Manley , of the Republican state committee , was made public last night : Hon. Joseph L Manley , Chairman , etc. Augusta , Me. MY DEAU Sut : Not being able , for reasons which I have explained to you , to deliver public speeches in this present cam paign , I take the liberty of submitting my views on the issues which i regard us being - ing strongest for the Republicans to ur o beioro the paople. The Turin * the Great Insuo. First * i he issue of the greatest consequence quence is the tariff upon imports , and it will continue to bu until a settlement is ef fected by a majority so large that it wil D.i tantamount to a genera...

TEARS. Not in the Hmo of pleasure HOJ.O doth sother bow : But i the s ty of sorrow , Ovr tlu Tjlo of woo. Through shuin aad shadow look we On l > ' .j\o < id the years ; Hi 3 sjul would have no rainbow \ h j . , os no tears. Century. CLEVER AUNT KATE. It ain't no use in noinjf aijin .yonr psi. Jcnnlo ho'd had in * own way 'round hero continual for mor a thirty year * an you'll jest have to give in ; no use tulkin at him. "i" only ma cos him WUBS. " Toor little ftfrs. Olcott had been ac customed durinsr the whole of her married life to "jost give in. " and her only chance of peace was in yield ing to her selfishly determined hus band and allowing him to carry his ppint without opposition. Jennie was differently constructed. She inherited her father' * strong will and ho hud. much to his ourpriso. suddenly discovered an opposing force in his youngest child. She had been away from homo for nearly three year.s this pretty brown haired jrirl with the determined face and graceful ca...

ti'Jt But it looks as if it would be in it soon , mid the sooner your foot is in one of our § 3.50 or S4-.00 Shoes the more fortunate itwill be. Be cause we know this shoe , we want you to know it ; because it wears as no other shoe will wearwe want you to wear it. It is absolutely the cheapest thing in shoe-leather and there isn't any limit to the satisfaction that it gives. No mat ter what you pay , you get no bet ter when you get the best it is a luxury in footwear and not a high- priced luxury at that. It isn't trying to those who try it. Try it. Machine oil of all kinds at Predmore Bros. . Sticky fly paper at Chenery's City Drug Store. - Two cars of Flour in , this week , at Huddlcston's. Predmore Bros , keep the best cylin der oil in McCook. Wayson & Odell are putting out some handsome rigs these days. The lumber men are happier than they have been for some time Knl s ted t , the tailor , has removed to the second door south of The Famous. Kal s ted t is putting up a kitch...

\ DESPERATE BANDITS TRAIN ROBBERS KILL FOUR CALIFORNIA OFFICERS. THREE OTHERS MORTALLY fODNDED UanilltH Evans .and Soutaff Will Now Ho Killed on Sight The United States Marshal Among the Dead The Whole Country In the Neighbor hood of the Conflict Aroused by the Tragedy. FHKSNO , CaL , Sept. 15.A pursuing posse encountered Evans and Sontag , the train robbers , at Sampson flats yesterday and an exchange of shots took place. The robbers made a des perate defense and killed four men and mortally wounded three others. They made their escape. Those killed arc United States Marshal Mc- Ginnis. Dick Olsom , a man named Wilson and one whose name has not yet been learned. George Witly , who was wounded before , was again hhot. and the horse ridden by Constable Warren Hill was shot from under him The news causes great excitement and additional officers are going in pursuit The whole country in the neighbor hood of the encounter is aroused and it is said no further attempt to take the train ro...

- A .GRAND PRIZE - BIBLE COMPETITION. Two Thousand Dollars in Prizes will be Equitably Distributed. _ , BEAD OUR PLAN. Jb or several years pa&t competitions ot an instructive order have been offered by reputable business bouses and manufacture in England with tlio object of increasing their sales and interesting their customers jn their respective goods. These contests , on account of the unquestioned fairness displayed in conduct ing them , have interested the best people of Great Britain. Believing that competition offered by a manufactuiing concern such as our ? , and conducted in the same honorable manner , would excite universal interest among the intelli gent people of the United States and Canada , our company have decided to offer a Prize Competition in which our fir-it effort will be to make it strictly fair and im partial. The intention is to satisfy every one entering this competiou that they have been duly credited with the position which their efforts have earned fo...

ELEVENTH YEAR. MeCOOK , RED WILLOW COUNTY , NEBRASKA , FRIDAY EVENING. SEPT. 23 , 1892. NUMBER 18. Injured Innocence , Is shown in the handsome face of our colored friend. He wants you to understand that he . "HUNT SEB'D ' NO 0HI0KENS , " But if you will come to the BOSTON : SHOE : STORE , next week , you will see a new line of Ladies' , Misses' and Children's Shoes which will OPEN YOUR BYES ! WE RUSTLESS For trade at the head of the procession with the right swing , and we propose to 0ATOH THAT MAYB ISK The frisky dollar. In all lines of Boots and Shoes there is no dealer in Southwestern that can SOUND UP BARGAINS To equal yours respectfully. We are here for business from the ground up , and propose to letyouknowit. Come and see us. I Is the key-note to success. The firmness of our resolution to LEAD THE TRADE In Boots and Shoes is sym bolized in the noble figure here given. THE BOSTON SHOE STORE has .already set the fashion IN MeCOOK Of making people talk about their goods and pri...

But it looks ns if it would be in it soon , and the sooner your foot is in one of our § 3.50 or § 4.00 Shoes the more fortunate it will be. Be cause we know this shoo , we want you to know it ; because it wears as no other shoe will wearwe. want you to wear it. It is absolutely the cheapest thing in shoe-leathei and there isn't any limit to the satisfaction that it gives. No matter - tor what you pay , you get no bet ter when you get the best it is c luxury in footwear and not a high- priced luxury at that. It isn't trying to those who try it. Try it. SPECIAL NOTICE. Our store is closed on October 21st , on account of Holiday. THE FAMOUS CLOTH ING Co. Machine oil of all kinds at Predmure Bros. Sticky fly paper at Chenery's City Drug Store. Predmore Bros , keep the best cylin der oil in McCook. Wayson & Odell are putting out some handsome rigs these days. Kalstedt , the tailor , has removed to the second door south of The Famous. Noble , the leading grocer , makes a specialty of ...

- A G RAND PRIZE - BIBLE COMPETITION. , Two Thousand Dollars in. Prizes will be Equitably Distributed. READ OUR PLAN. I1 or , cvera ! yeans psi.st competitions of an instructive order have been offeree by reputable Inisinrs * houses and manufacturers in England with the object ol increasing their .sales and interesting their customers in their respective goods. These contests , on account of the unquestioned fairness displayed in conduct ing theiu , have interested the best people of Great Britain. Believing that competition offered by a manufacturing concern such as ours , and conducted in the Hatne honorable manner , would excite universal interest among the iutelli gent people of the United States and Canada , our company have decided to offer a Prize Competition in which our fir-it effort will be to make it strictly fair and im partial. The intention is to utisfy every one entering this eompction that they have been duly credited with the position which their efforts have earned...

KNIPPLE S ALL ! IN ; ; AND HIS ; Cornet and Sterling BRANDS OF FLOUR IARE THE : m BEST i . Store open till the usual hours. J. A. WILCOX & SON. Se will receive within a few days an elegant line of Ladies , Misses and Children's Cloaks direct from the manufacturers ; also Shawls and want you to look at our stock before purchasing' . Will also receive a large stock of Shoes , Rubbers , etc. Our new dress goods are now arriving. For Hats , Caps , Ladies , Gents , and Child ren's TJndrerwear , Gents Furnishing Goods , Groceries , Flour , etc. , etc. Call on J. A. WILCOX & SON. NEBRASKA LOAN AND BANKING GO. OF MCCOOK , NEBRASKA. CAPITAL - $52OOOOO FARM LOANS , CITY LOANS , LOANS MADE ON ALL KINDS OF APPROVED SECTTEITY. P. A. WELLS , TRCAS. AND MAGR. CteBESPOKDEKi ; Chase National Bank , New York. ( BEFORE. Would you AFTER. Increase Your Business ? NORTH DIVIDE NUBBINS. Every tiling is lovely. Corn is ripening fast. Humor has it that we arc to have at old folks wedding. 80 is it. ...

> > t ELEVENTH YEAR. McCOOK , RED WILLOW COUNTY. NEBRASKA. FRIDAY EVENING. SEPT. 3O , 1892. NUMBER 19. .A Injured Innocence. Is shown in the handsome face of our colored friend. Hewants you to understand that he "HAINT SEE'D ' NO 0HI0KENS , But if you will come to the BOSTON : SHOE : STORE , next week , you will see a new line of Ladies' , Misses' and Children's Shoes which will OPEN YOUR BYES ! i--3 ? * WE RUSTLESS For trade at the head of the procession with the right swing , and we propose to SATOH THAT MAYE ISK The frisky dollar. In all lines of Boots and Shoes there is no dealer in Southwestern that can ROUND UP BARGAINS To equal yours respectfully. "We are here for business from the ground up , and propose to letyouknowit. Come and see us. i Is the key-note to success. The firmness of our resolution to LEAD THE TRADE In Boots and Shoes is sym bolized in the noble figure here given. THE BOSTON SHOE STORE has already set the fashion IN McCOOK Of making people talk about th...